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Marybeth Mank
Marybeth Mank asked Frances Mayes:

I'm not normally a fan of movies made out of beloved books but there have been some notable exceptions, including 'Under the Tuscan Sun.' To me, that one was the perfect movie! The cast was great, the storyline was awesome and the movie score/soundtrack is STILL one of my faves. The setting and location shoots!!! Do you have plans to make a follow-up to this movie? Is it even an option? I have loved all of your books.

Frances Mayes Marybeth, very belated reply! Thanks--I like the movie too. Women in Sunlight has been optioned but who knows if it will happen.
Best, Frances
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Bonnie
Bonnie asked Frances Mayes:

I have always had a passion for travel, and I love that you compare Italy to the south, as I can so see the similarities. The south has a reputation amongst those that are from there as being small minded and anything but worldly, (which I know is incorrect!). The south is also known for family values, and close knit families. What inspired you to write about your southern roots in detail now?

Margaret
Margaret asked Frances Mayes:

If someone wanted to spend a week in Tuscany where would you send them so that they could truly experience Tuscany as a Tuscan and not just tourist sights? What would be the one "do not miss" item on your list? Love your books by the way!

A Goodreads user
A Goodreads user asked Frances Mayes:

Frances, thank you so much for ALL of your books. The concept of place figures heavily into your writing. Your books set in Italy home in on the piazza as the hub of town life in that country. What would you say is the Southern equivalent to the piazza, if there is one? And do you have any plans to travel in Canada, either on a book tour or to write about the True North?

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